The Annotated Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and Douglas A. Anderson Ch. 7 - 9   In this episode the Readers chat about cardinal directions, the passage of time, and how tall a fictional bear-man should be.   Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

The Annotated Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and Douglas A. Anderson Ch. 7 - 9 In this episode the Readers chat about cardinal directions, the passage of time, and how tall a fictional bear-man should be. Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

Episode 152: The Pre-Note

The Annotated Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and Douglas A. Anderson Ch. 3 - 6  In this episode of Death Readers Robb and Doug share their ‘walking’ progress to mount doom! Doug has had enough with the songs despite the significance of music in Tolkien’s creation myth, and Robb gushes about Golumn.   Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

The Annotated Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and Douglas A. Anderson Ch. 3 - 6  In this episode of Death Readers Robb and Doug share their ‘walking’ progress to mount doom! Doug has had enough with the songs despite the significance of music in Tolkien’s creation myth, and Robb gushes about Golumn. Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

Episode 151: It’s All Gilbert and Sullivan Today!

The Annotated Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and Douglas A. Anderson Beginning - Ch 2   Welcome to the 150th episode of Death Readers! Join us as we discuss the Annotated Hobbit and experience the first ever Annotated episode by a podcast called Death Readers.     Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada Pan Flute Loops by CarlosCarty

The Annotated Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and Douglas A. Anderson Beginning - Ch 2 Welcome to the 150th episode of Death Readers! Join us as we discuss the Annotated Hobbit and experience the first ever Annotated episode by a podcast called Death Readers. Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada Pan Flute Loops by CarlosCarty

Episode 150: The Annotated Death Readers

The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien Chapters 16 - End of Book In this episode the Readers give their final thoughts on the book,  both petty and insightful. Doug pitches a fan theory about Stephen Colbert’s relationship with Tolkien, and Robb compares The Children of Húrin to Geometry.   Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien Chapters 16 - End of Book In this episode the Readers give their final thoughts on the book,  both petty and insightful. Doug pitches a fan theory about Stephen Colbert’s relationship with Tolkien, and Robb compares The Children of Húrin to Geometry. Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

Episode 149: Tolkien Geometry

The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien Chapters 9 - 15 In this episode the reader analyze the results of impulsive and rash behavior through the power of fiction AND struggle with Tolkenzien pronunciations.    Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien Chapters 9 - 15 In this episode the reader analyze the results of impulsive and rash behavior through the power of fiction AND struggle with Tolkenzien pronunciations.  Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

Episode 148: …….whüt?

The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien Chapters 5 - 8 In this episode the Doug pitches the Children of Húrin movie and an ending we’ll never see. Robb gets excited to try a new Text-To-Speech app.   Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien Chapters 5 - 8 In this episode the Doug pitches the Children of Húrin movie and an ending we’ll never see. Robb gets excited to try a new Text-To-Speech app. Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

Episode 147: Some sort of Antecedent

The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien Beginning of Book - Chapter 4 We begin our March to Mordor! In this episode Robb learns how to identify footnotes, Doug seduces Robb to the paperback-side, and we all learn how to pronounce fantasy nouns.   Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

The Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien Beginning of Book - Chapter 4 We begin our March to Mordor! In this episode Robb learns how to identify footnotes, Doug seduces Robb to the paperback-side, and we all learn how to pronounce fantasy nouns. Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Perdona by Stereohada

Episode 146: You Live in a Boggy, Shitty Place Too

Clarice Starling

Thomas Harris’   Hannibal Chapters 86 - End of Book It’s the Hannibal Book-Wrap Party! Doug struggles to accept Clarice as Hannibal’s love interest and Robb has opinions about time travel and popular scientists.   Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka

Thomas Harris’   Hannibal Chapters 86 - End of Book It’s the Hannibal Book-Wrap Party! Doug struggles to accept Clarice as Hannibal’s love interest and Robb has opinions about time travel and popular scientists. Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka

Episode 145: The Courtship of Clarice Starling

Thomas Harris’   Hannibal Chapters 69 - 85 In this episode The Readers discuss the notion of finite foreshadowing, pig milking, and Clarice Starling’s slow decent into madness.   Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka

Thomas Harris’   Hannibal Chapters 69 - 85 In this episode The Readers discuss the notion of finite foreshadowing, pig milking, and Clarice Starling’s slow decent into madness. Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka

Episode 144: Thank you Milk Master

Thomas Harris’   Hannibal Chapters 50/51 - 68 Robb and Doug tear down the pay-it-forward model of generosity. Doug discusses the progressive missteps in 90’s professional wrestling and Robb tried to keep us on topic by changing his birthday like a character in the book. [to be fair the birthday was changed long before these chapters were read -R] Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka

Thomas Harris’   Hannibal Chapters 50/51 - 68 Robb and Doug tear down the pay-it-forward model of generosity. Doug discusses the progressive missteps in 90’s professional wrestling and Robb tried to keep us on topic by changing his birthday like a character in the book. [to be fair the birthday was changed long before these chapters were read -R] Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka

Episode 143: Denouement Me

Doug had never read the Harry Potter books. Robb has read them many times. Together they went through the books to see if the magic was still there. NOW! The Harry Potter series has concluded and the Death Readers are delving into other classic works that one (or both?) may have missed out on. If you’re reading along for the first time, Beware: Spoilers Abound.  Send us an Owl! DeathReaders@gmail.com       or follow us on Twitter @RealDeathReader    Feeling Generous? You can support the pod at patreon.com/DeathReaders

It seemed like a good enough way to kill some time. Then I found myself laughing out loud. Looking forward to the next episode

Hope they stick with it

Slow to get going but these guys are witty and make some good points

An intellectual pleasure

Doug had never read the Harry Potter books. Robb has read them many times. Together they went through the books to see if the magic was still there. NOW! The Harry Potter series has concluded and the Death Readers are delving into other classic works that one (or both?) may have missed out on. If you’re reading along for the first time, Beware: Spoilers Abound. Send us an Owl! DeathReaders@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @RealDeathReader Feeling Generous? You can support the pod at <a href="http://patreon.com/DeathReaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/DeathReaders</a>

Death Readers

In this episode The Readers meet Hogwart’s Professors and resident ghosts. Doug can’t pronounce McGonagall... or can he?  Is the Fat Friar a Catholic spy?  How are Hagrid and Snape related?Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

In this episode The Readers meet Hogwart’s Professors and resident ghosts. Doug can’t pronounce McGonagall... or can he? Is the Fat Friar a Catholic spy?  How are Hagrid and Snape related? Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 3: Don't Lie to the Hat

Harry really starts to expand his malevolent influence, garnering special treatment AND a school sponsored broom.  Why does Hogwarts need such opulent feasts?  Quidditch? Cool...  And what’s the worst an arguably evil and undeniably pre-pubescent Wizard could do with an invisibility cloak?     Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Harry really starts to expand his malevolent influence, garnering special treatment AND a school sponsored broom. Why does Hogwarts need such opulent feasts? Quidditch? Cool... And what’s the worst an arguably evil and undeniably pre-pubescent Wizard could do with an invisibility cloak? Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 4: "What are Wizard Sleeves?"

The Readers welcome special guest Siri to the podcast. Robb gets put on an FBI watch-list. Kapellmeister Raptor! Doug the Onceler does NOT speak for the trees. Robb has... too many notes. The readers get down to business about becoming an Animagus.   Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

The Readers welcome special guest Siri to the podcast. Robb gets put on an FBI watch-list. Kapellmeister Raptor! Doug the Onceler does NOT speak for the trees. Robb has... too many notes. The readers get down to business about becoming an Animagus. Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 18: Weekend at Snapey's

It's a nerd throwdown! Bond Vs Star Trek! Gnomes vs Pork Fat! Borders vs Blockbuster! Doug Foolishly challenges Robb's recall and then rudely accepts correction without having the decency to let him rub it in. Wizarding Rhinoplasty!  Why are there only 5 continents?  Why don’t Wizards use condoms?  Do Beaters flop?   All these questions and more are asked if not answered in this episode of Deathreaders.  Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

It's a nerd throwdown! Bond Vs Star Trek! Gnomes vs Pork Fat! Borders vs Blockbuster! Doug Foolishly challenges Robb's recall and then rudely accepts correction without having the decency to let him rub it in. Wizarding Rhinoplasty! Why are there only 5 continents? Why don’t Wizards use condoms? Do Beaters flop? All these questions and more are asked if not answered in this episode of Deathreaders. Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 21: On Her Majesty’s Unspeakable Service

The readers turn to the past to unearth truths about Maledictus Herpetology.  Hear Robb Google in REAL TIME, no time-turner!  Doug looks Dolores Umbrage in the eye and says "I see you... but not yet because you’re not in this book.”  Why cant the Boat Contest Trick be used on Sirius?  What’s the skinny on Dudley’s weight?   (Robb is aware that he sang the Thompson Twins Hold me Now while talking about Elastica’s Hold me now. We don’t need your emails)Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

The readers turn to the past to unearth truths about Maledictus Herpetology. Hear Robb Google in REAL TIME, no time-turner! Doug looks Dolores Umbrage in the eye and says "I see you... but not yet because you’re not in this book.” Why cant the Boat Contest Trick be used on Sirius? What’s the skinny on Dudley’s weight? (Robb is aware that he sang the Thompson Twins Hold me Now while talking about Elastica’s Hold me now. We don’t need your emails) Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 20: Summary Exposition

It's a SUPER FUN GHOST PARTY!! The Readers discuss what it takes to be a hero and Doug feels that Draco has what it takes to step up to that bar. Rik Mayall still has what it takes to be in the films, even if he doesn't have a pulse. And what the hell DO Basilisks eat?     Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

It's a SUPER FUN GHOST PARTY!! The Readers discuss what it takes to be a hero and Doug feels that Draco has what it takes to step up to that bar. Rik Mayall still has what it takes to be in the films, even if he doesn't have a pulse. And what the hell DO Basilisks eat? Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 9: Super-Fun-Ghost-Party

It's the book wrap party! The Readers go off on wild tangents. Robb defends Ron, and Doug really hates Curling.  What happened in 1977?  Are the puzzles in this children’s book too... childish?  Is it Dumbledore, or Voldemort?     Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

It's the book wrap party! The Readers go off on wild tangents. Robb defends Ron, and Doug really hates Curling. What happened in 1977? Are the puzzles in this children’s book too... childish? Is it Dumbledore, or Voldemort? Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 6: F*¢K Curling!

It's time to enter the Chamber of Secrets (after the usual few chapters of Dursley Abuse) Is the best chapter of the series early in Book 2? Even AFTER the Japanese Golfer Joke?  The Readers tackle the Chamber-pot Controversy!     Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

It's time to enter the Chamber of Secrets (after the usual few chapters of Dursley Abuse) Is the best chapter of the series early in Book 2? Even AFTER the Japanese Golfer Joke?  The Readers tackle the Chamber-pot Controversy! Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 7: Harry Is A SOCIOPATH!

There is a Ghoul in the attic (or is it Grandma?) And the black market's saturated with body parts this week as the Readers make their way through book 2. Doug waxes philosophical about Colin Creevy's place in the narrative and Robb draws little hearts around Lockheart's name.     Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

There is a Ghoul in the attic (or is it Grandma?) And the black market's saturated with body parts this week as the Readers make their way through book 2. Doug waxes philosophical about Colin Creevy's place in the narrative and Robb draws little hearts around Lockheart's name. Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 8: J.K. Malfoy

The Readers discuss levels of bullying. Doug pushes all of Robb's buttons and explores Sirius's Son of Sam connection. And the Readers Have an honest to goodness REAL Sports Argument! (kinda)Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

The Readers discuss levels of bullying. Doug pushes all of Robb's buttons and explores Sirius's Son of Sam connection. And the Readers Have an honest to goodness REAL Sports Argument! (kinda) Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 15: Thick as a Post

The Second Book Wrap Party! We did it! We made it out of the Chamber of Secrets alive. But at what cost? The second book in the Harry Potter series raises more questions than it answers!  “Who’s worse, Dumbledore or Voldemort?” “Why is Hogwarts so important?” “Who has the most groan-worthy pun?”  Stay tuned for Death Readers Season 3. The kid gloves are coming off. The Wizarding World starts to get intense.  Join us on our return as we take a look at Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban!     Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

The Second Book Wrap Party! We did it! We made it out of the Chamber of Secrets alive. But at what cost? The second book in the Harry Potter series raises more questions than it answers! “Who’s worse, Dumbledore or Voldemort?” “Why is Hogwarts so important?” “Who has the most groan-worthy pun?” Stay tuned for Death Readers Season 3. The kid gloves are coming off. The Wizarding World starts to get intense.  Join us on our return as we take a look at Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 12: Dumbledore's Pedialyte

Doug Calls Out Manuela Suarez and defends Harry Potter exuberantly. The Readers discover that the longer the series goes on the more loopholes crop up. Ready yourself for extremely inappropriate misreading and references to THAT scene from ‘It’.  What makes a child tasty to a hag?  And what about Swamp-Thing?  Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Doug Calls Out Manuela Suarez and defends Harry Potter exuberantly. The Readers discover that the longer the series goes on the more loopholes crop up. Ready yourself for extremely inappropriate misreading and references to THAT scene from ‘It’. What makes a child tasty to a hag? And what about Swamp-Thing? Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 25: What Happens Here... is ‘Body Horror'

The Readers set the story straight on 'House Elves'... sort of. Elf slavery remains the topic of the day because the rest of these chapters are duller than Crab and Goyle put together!   Who is the best Moody? How frumpy is Hermione? Can anyone out 'dumb' Ron?  and What is he BUILDING In there?Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

The Readers set the story straight on 'House Elves'... sort of. Elf slavery remains the topic of the day because the rest of these chapters are duller than Crab and Goyle put together! Who is the best Moody? How frumpy is Hermione? Can anyone out 'dumb' Ron? and What is he BUILDING In there? Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 24: Long Term Conservative Investment

Robb once again goes full Beautiful Mind cause the numbers Just. Dont. Add. UP!!!  Doug is a Quidditch World Cup Truther  The trouble with House Elves...   Meanwhile the Readers get to the bottom of the Veela, and Pony trafficking.Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Robb once again goes full Beautiful Mind cause the numbers Just. Dont. Add. UP!!! Doug is a Quidditch World Cup Truther The trouble with House Elves... Meanwhile the Readers get to the bottom of the Veela, and Pony trafficking. Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 22: Nobody Dumbs Like Ron

It's our shortest episode ever! But never fear. The Readers tackle hard hitting questions, Like: Does Nicholas Flamel age like Dorian Gray? Are dragons indeed marvelous creatures? Who’s the best Weasley? Harry, Ron and Hermione figured out the answers ages ago.     Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

It's our shortest episode ever! But never fear. The Readers tackle hard hitting questions, Like: Does Nicholas Flamel age like Dorian Gray? Are dragons indeed marvelous creatures? Who’s the best Weasley? Harry, Ron and Hermione figured out the answers ages ago. Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 5: Loyal to the Dong

It's been an long long time but the Death Readers are Finally back! The Readers stay on topic as they pit Amadeus against My Fair Lady. Doug needs to take pride in his work. And in a SHOCKING Twist it is revealed that Dudly Dursley is in fact, FAT!  Do Dementors Talk? Is Dumbledore even more manipulative than previously thoght? Just how soundproof are the dormitory bed curtains?Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

It's been an long long time but the Death Readers are Finally back! The Readers stay on topic as they pit Amadeus against My Fair Lady. Doug needs to take pride in his work. And in a SHOCKING Twist it is revealed that Dudly Dursley is in fact, FAT! Do Dementors Talk? Is Dumbledore even more manipulative than previously thoght? Just how soundproof are the dormitory bed curtains? Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 16: Nothing Tastes as Good as Being Rich Feels

The Readers wonder if Lucius and Arthur could have been friends. Doug takes a controversial stance on alternative medicine, and digs himself into a Mac-Hole. Robb turns Frog D.N.A. into a verb and won't drop the Dark Lantern concept.     Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

The Readers wonder if Lucius and Arthur could have been friends. Doug takes a controversial stance on alternative medicine, and digs himself into a Mac-Hole. Robb turns Frog D.N.A. into a verb and won't drop the Dark Lantern concept. Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 10: I Believe in Harry Dent

The Readers have produced their most mature episode yet, and have a surprisingly hard time talking about Giant Spiders. Doug tackles the subtle science and exact art of botany. Robb finds himself in the bizarre position as the Voice of Reason.     Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

The Readers have produced their most mature episode yet, and have a surprisingly hard time talking about Giant Spiders. Doug tackles the subtle science and exact art of botany. Robb finds himself in the bizarre position as the Voice of Reason. Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 11: Mandrake Seed

Welcome Back! We have FINALLY Arrived at the much lauded Prisoner of Azkaban! In this episode The Readers try to break down DeForest Kelley, Tear apart the Wizard/Muggle Emergency Alert System, and Doug has a heart to heart with HarryDeath Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Welcome Back! We have FINALLY Arrived at the much lauded Prisoner of Azkaban! In this episode The Readers try to break down DeForest Kelley, Tear apart the Wizard/Muggle Emergency Alert System, and Doug has a heart to heart with Harry Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 13: The Boy Who Living

It’s a late-night Book Wrap Party! Way I see it, if you were gonna make a podcast about Harry Potter, why not do it in style! The Readers finish up The Prisoner of Azkaban while trying to connect the series to Back to the Future and answering these questions:  Which came first, the cloud or the moon? Given the alternative, wouldn’t you sleep in a closet? You’re responsible for my parents murder AND you’re my Godfather...? When can I move in?   Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

It’s a late-night Book Wrap Party! Way I see it, if you were gonna make a podcast about Harry Potter, why not do it in style! The Readers finish up The Prisoner of Azkaban while trying to connect the series to Back to the Future and answering these questions:  Which came first, the cloud or the moon? Given the alternative, wouldn’t you sleep in a closet? You’re responsible for my parents murder AND you’re my Godfather...? When can I move in? Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth

Episode 19: JAZZ-kaban

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